Police begins investigation of Senator Fadahunsi, others over inflammatory statements

Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has come under investigation by the Nigeria Police over his inflammatory and inciteful statement during Osun Governorship election.

Fadahunsi had instructed the All Progressives Congress, APC supporters to kill members of the Accord party in heat of the election. His statement was believed to have promoted crisis in the election, leading to deaths and other forms of electoral violence untold.

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The Nigeria Police Force revealed this on Tuesday, saying it has opened up investigation into alleged inciteful statement by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba and, the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Danjuma Shekwolo.

The police vowed that whoever found culpable would be prosecuted, noting that no one was bigger than the law.

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Addressing journalists at the joint security briefing in Abuja, the Police confirmed that about 154 persons were arrested in the Osun State Governorship election and are going through investigations.

The Force Spokesman, Ani Iniedu, described inciting comments, particularly in relation to the electoral process, as a criminal offence.

“We are taking action on controversial issues surrounding Osun Governorship election on 15 August, 2026, particularly the inciteful statement and electoral violence.

“On the issue of the Senator in Osun State, the Council Chairman in FCT and the Borno Commissioner’s inciting comments. I was part of the team that questioned the distinguished Senator in Osun State.

“The law is very clear when it comes to inciting. It is criminal to incite members of the public, especially as you comment on the electoral process.”

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